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Nevada State University officially announced its athletics launch, naming Yvonne Wade as the program’s first athletic director. With extensive leadership experience in collegiate sports, Wade will oversee the development of new teams including women’s flag football and men’s track and field.

Nevada State University has appointed Yvonne Wade as its first athletic director as it prepares to launch women’s flag football and men’s track and field programs. Wade brings decades of experience from CSN and UNLV, and will officially begin her role on July 1.

The Las Vegas Raiders have pledged $100,000 to help Nevada State University establish the first collegiate women’s flag football program in Nevada. The donation supports NSU’s upcoming athletics launch.

In its 2025 State of the University address, Nevada State outlined ambitious goals, including new athletics programs backed by a student fee, infrastructure expansion, and strategic planning. President DeRionne Pollard emphasized the university’s growing role in the region’s academic and athletic development.

Nevada State University is requesting a $9-per-credit-hour student fee to launch an athletics department with initial sports programs in women’s flag football and men’s track and field, aiming to enhance student life and statewide sports development.